Plastic-Surfaced Rolling Suitcase

A durable rolling suitcase with an outer surface primarily made of plastic sheeting, designed for air travel with expandable compartments and spinner wheels. It falls under HTS 4202.12.29 as a trunk or suitcase with outer surface of plastics, not specifically structured like luggage of 4202.11. This classification applies to general travel suitcases beyond executive or professional cases.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China20%+35.0%55%
🇲🇽Mexico20%+10.0%30%
🇨🇦Canada20%+10.0%30%
🇩🇪Germany20%+10.0%30%
🇯🇵Japan20%+10.0%30%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4202.11.00Lower: 43% vs 55%

If structured like executive luggage with rigid frame

Suitcases with outer surface of leather or composition leather fall under 4202.11, shifting from plastic exterior classification.

4202.92.31Lower: 52.6% vs 55%

If outer surface mainly textile with plastic lining

Travel bags with predominant textile exterior move to 4202.92, as textile materials take precedence over internal plastic.

3923.10Lower: 13% vs 55%

If not designed for prolonged use, like disposable promo bags

Chapter notes exclude plastic sheeting bags not for durable use, classifying them as articles of plastics in Chapter 39.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the outer surface is predominantly plastic sheeting via material testing to avoid reclassification to leather or textile headings

Include detailed invoices specifying 'plastic outer surface' and provide lab reports on composition for CBP review

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